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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.51, 21,625.60 and 9,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.51, 21,625.60 and 9,617.72 is: 13,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.51 : 21,625.60 = 9,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.51/21,625.60 = 9,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.51x = 21,625.60 × 9,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.51x = 207,988,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,988,965.63/15,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.64

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